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Holocene vs. Anthropocene

Holocene

[hol-uh-seen, hoh-luh-] / ˈhɒl əˌsin, ˈhoʊ lə- /

adjective

recent.

noun

recent.

Anthropocene

[an-thruh-puh-seen, an-throp-uh‐] / ˈæn θrə pəˌsin, ænˈθrɒp ə‐ /

adjective

noting or pertaining to a proposed epoch of the Quarternary Period, occurring in the present time, since mid-20th century, when human activity began to effect significant environmental consequences, specifically on ecosystems and climate.

noun

the Anthropocene Epoch.